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ArticleInternational journal of mental health nursing2025

The Role of Stigma in Help-Seeking Strategies Among African Migrants in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

Agness Tembo, Kathomi Gatwiri, Obed Adonteng-Kissi, Nnaemeka Meribe, Lillian Mwanri, Frank Darkwa Baffour, Edith N Botchway-Commey, David Chisanga, Ahmed A Moustafa, Samara Kim and 1 more

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Agness TemboSydney Nursing School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2847-908X
Kathomi GatwiriFaculty of Health, Centre for Children & Young People, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Obed Adonteng-KissiSchool of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia.
Nnaemeka MeribeDepartment of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Lillian MwanriCentre for Public Health Research, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Frank Darkwa BaffourSchool of Humanities, Social Science, and Creative Industries, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Edith N Botchway-CommeyBrain and Mind Group, Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Victoria, Australia.
David ChisangaDepartment of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Agriculture Victoria, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0421-3957
Ahmed A MoustafaDepartment of Human Anatomy and Physiology, The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Samara KimFaculty of Health, Centre for Children & Young People, Southern Cross University, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5650-1283
Uchechukwu Levi OsuagwuBathurst Rural Clinical School, School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1727-6914

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African migrants living in Western countries often report experiencing high levels of stress, trauma and mental health conditions due to migration-related challenges, including racial discrimination, social exclusion and economic hardships. This mixed-method study that sought to explore to This mixed-method study explored the help-seeking behaviours of Africans in Australia. The quantitative study engaged 167 participants, who completed an online survey, and the qualitative aspect involved an in-depth interview with 12 participants. This paper reports on the qualitative aspect of the study, which was seen as essential to gaining deep, rich insights into the everyday meaning-making processes of how African migrants in Australia understand and interact with mental health services. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed two strong recurring themes on mental health stigma among African migrants in Australia. The findings are discussed in two main themes: (1) judgment, shame and isolation (both communal and internalised) and (2) 'madness' tropes of mental health. The study highlights the critical need for culturally sensitive educational programs to address stigma and enhance mental health understanding within migrant communities, emphasising the importance of health professionals' awareness of cultural dimensions of mental health to improve support and access to mental health services for this community.

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Black PeopleHelp-Seeking BehaviorMental DisordersPatient Acceptance of Health CareSocial StigmaTransients and MigrantsAdultAfricaAustraliaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchYoung AdultAfrican migrantshealth challengeshelp‐seeking behavioursmental healthstigma

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